Apps for an Android Bear? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/16/2013 11:43:36 PM · #1

I've finally joined the tablet world; I have a nice, shiny Nexus 10, 32 Gb model, to play with, wi-fi only. I've just started putting it through its paces, and I'm quite impressed, but I clearly have a lot of catching up to do. So, who uses Android tablets here? What are some killer apps? Secrets, best practices, shortcuts, insider info? Lay it on me!

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

05/16/2013 11:52:43 PM · #2

Don't go anywhere near Candy Crush. Or Angry Birds, particularly the Star Wars version. You have been warned.

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

05/16/2013 11:54:50 PM · #3

Great choice.

Google Play Magazines are just amazing on this device, with all that resolution, the fine text can be read at ridiculous sizes.

Google Drive is handy, as is Currents

..

Really, just play with it. Remember to swipe down on the top left for programs, and on the top right for settings.

Any specific questions, you can feel free to ask me.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/16/2013 11:58:05 PM · #4

Originally posted by Melethia:

Don't go anywhere near Candy Crush. Or Angry Birds, particularly the Star Wars version. You have been warned.

First thing I added, practically, after the Kindle Reader to access my extensive Kindle library :-) But what's this Candy Crush? Is it fattening?

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

05/17/2013 12:04:58 AM · #5

Beware! I warned you! Wickedly addicting. And after you get addicted, they start charging you 99 cents for the next set of puzzles. I've yet to get three stars on all the levels I have so far, so I'm good for awhile longer. Self-limiting. A "life" is generated every thirty minutes to a maximum of five lives. Then after you've lost those five, you have to put it away until you've generated more.

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

05/17/2013 12:06:42 AM · #6

Osmosis HD

Apparatus

Stock Market Simulator

Fruit Ninja

Broken Sword

Google Earth

Google Sky Map

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

05/17/2013 06:59:32 AM · #7

Originally posted by Melethia:

Seconded. Stay well away from Candy Crush. I've been stuck on level 147 for 2 weeks now. It's soul destroying.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/17/2013 07:19:13 AM · #8

nice you dont even need to root it.

Nova launcher
Flipboard
500px
Vector

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/17/2013 07:37:34 AM · #9

Originally posted by Melethia:

I'm on level 147. I've never had to pay for a level, but I'm playing on facebook. I can't beat it, though I try every day.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/17/2013 07:46:10 AM · #10

Originally posted by Kelli:

I'm on level 147. I've never had to pay for a level, but I'm playing on facebook. I can't beat it, though I try every day.

Level 147... yeah.... I've got soooo close. We're talking 2 or 3 jellies away. It's devastating when a bomb comes down that you can't get rid of....

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

05/17/2013 08:49:30 AM · #11

There's a level 147?? Holy cow. I'm at 65. I refuse to play it on Facebook, though.

Sony Sonnar T* 35mm F2.8 ZA

05/17/2013 09:10:13 AM · #12

Originally posted by Melethia:

There's a level 147?? Holy cow. I'm at 65. I refuse to play it on Facebook, though.

The last update had 335 levels. I'm not even halfway through yet

salmiakki

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

05/17/2013 09:36:51 AM · #13

I don't have an android anything, but I do have an app for the ipad which is available for android that you may like. Flipboard

MarkB

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

05/17/2013 10:11:39 AM · #14

I'll second the Flip Board recommendation.

Step away from the Candy Crush, level 167 will be the death of me.

UrfaK

Canon EOS-650/T4i Rebel

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/17/2013 10:31:06 AM · #15

Temple Run 2
Snapseed
Flipboard

dagaleaa

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 ASPH

05/17/2013 11:09:37 AM · #16

I own the Asus Transformer Infinity TF700, and I love it! It runs on the Android platform...just like my beloved phone!! A few recommendations for you:

Pinterest...love this on my tablet.
Pocket...allows you to save pages on the internet that you can read while not connected to the internet
Flipboard...good articles and interesting
Xfinity player ( or other cable company app) this allows me to download tv shows and movies to watch when I am not connected to the internet...love it when traveling!
Google sky Map...Google Maps...Google Local..Google Earth...Google Keep
PhotoFunia...just for fun...my tablet takes a great photo
SuperNote
Games I play...Hill Climb Racing....Shoot the Apple....Marble Saga.....Candy Crush.....Ice Breaker...Bad Piggies...Ruzzle Free...Pearls...Sporos...
I will admit Candy Crush is very addicting, but I do enjoy it...I have had to walk away from it....

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

05/17/2013 11:22:47 AM · #17

I ~~have~~ had a Nexus 7 for a few weeks, until my wife stole it from me.

05/17/2013 11:34:17 AM · #18

Originally posted by salmiakki:

I don't have an android anything, but I do have an app for the ipad which is available for android that you may like. Flipboard

Flipboard was what finally pushed me into tablet land; my brother in law was visiting and had it on his ipad, I fell in love. Second thing I got, right after Angry Birds. Off to check out Candy Crush now. And all the other suggestions as well.

05/17/2013 11:40:39 AM · #19

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Off to check out Candy Crush now.

(psst... This is where he says 'dunno what the fuss is about, this is a kids game. And it's not addictive at all')

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/17/2013 01:29:28 PM · #20

Originally posted by JH:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Off to check out Candy Crush now.

(psst... This is where he says 'dunno what the fuss is about, this is a kids game. And it's not addictive at all')

Not quite :-) Penny and I are veterans of match-3 games, and this is a very good one. Now if they'd just have a version of Zuma for android...

ETA: Holy Moses!

Message edited by author 2013-05-17 13:33:47.

tome

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/17/2013 01:40:20 PM · #21

You're a Zuma man? Now that's an addiction.

In the utilities section, get yourself the client apps for your cloud storage stuff, dropbox and the rest.